Stefon Diggs not guilty, avoids 5-years in prison, could sign NFL free agent contract any day
Stefon Diggs has officially cleared the biggest hurdle he faced, and now his NFL future is back on the table. After being found not guilty in a case that carried the possibility of a five-year prison sentence, Diggs is now free to move forward, both legally and professionally. MORE: Predicting where remaining NFL free agents will sign A Legal Cloud Finally Lifted The case against Diggs ultimately came down to whether the prosecution could meet its burden of proof.
They couldn’t. In what was widely viewed as a complex, conflicting case, the jury determined there was not enough evidence to convict. With that verdict, Diggs avoids serious legal consequences and walks away cleared.
For months, uncertainty surrounded his future. Now, that uncertainty is gone. Oct 19, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) warms up before the game between the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images NFL Future Back in Play With the legal situation resolved, attention immediately shifts to Diggs’ football career—and more specifically, his status as a free agent. The NFL had been monitoring the situation closely, but now that the case is behind him, there’s a clear path for teams to engage. And make no mistake: There will be interest.
Even with the off-field distraction, Diggs remains one of the most productive wide receivers in the league. He brings: Proven route-running ability Big-game experience WR1-level upside when at his best For teams in need of a playmaker, talent like that doesn’t stay available for long. New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium.